Villanova University

www.villanova.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,290

2.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$33,123

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.387%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

25.2%

24,410 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,870

75.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

91.3%

1,551 Graduates

About

Villanova University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Villanova University were General Business Administration & Management (317 degrees awarded), Human Resource Development (151 degrees), and Registered Nursing (70 degrees).

In 2021, 4,100 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Villanova University. 54% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,984 degrees), 10.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Villanova University is $58,290, which is $29,298 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Villanova University is $58,290, which is $29,298 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,123.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Villanova University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,290

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Villanova University was $58,290. The cost of tuition at Villanova University is $29,298 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Villanova University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,123

2021 Value

13.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Villanova University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,123. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Villanova University grew by 13.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Villanova University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,975

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Villanova University was of $14,975 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Villanova University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Villanova University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.27% with respect to 2020, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Villanova University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.387%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Villanova University was 0.387%, which represents 7 out of the 1807 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Villanova University received 24,410 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 24,410 applicants, 6,162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 25.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,870 students enrolled at Villanova University in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Villanova University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

25.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,162

Accepted Out of 24,410

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Villanova University was 25.2% (6,162 admissions from 24,410 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 30.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions declined by −8.98%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Villanova University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

495

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Villanova University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Villanova University had a total enrollment of 10,870 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Villanova University is 8,192 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,678. This means that 75.4% of students enrolled at Villanova University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Villanova University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% White, 8.44% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% Asian, 5.66% Black or African American, 3.48% Two or More Races, 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0552% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Villanova University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by White Male (32.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (32.9%) and Asian Female (2.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Villanova University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,870 students. The full-time enrollment at Villanova University is 8,192 and the part-time enrollment is 2,678. This means that 75.4% of students enrolled at Villanova University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Villanova University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Villanova University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Villanova University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Villanova University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,694 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
917 enrolled students
Asian
688 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Villanova University is 70.8% White, 8.44% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% Asian, 5.66% Black or African American, 3.48% Two or More Races, 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0552% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 179 students (1.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 326 more women than men received degrees from Villanova University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Villanova University is white (2,984 degrees awarded). There were 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Villanova University is General Business Administration & Management (317 degrees awarded), followed by Human Resource Development (151 degrees) and Registered Nursing (70 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Villanova University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (132 degrees), and Engineering (431 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Villanova University are Software developers (472,998 people), Other managers (385,043 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (358,415 people), Civil engineers (266,899 people), and Postsecondary teachers (226,254 people).

The most specialized majors at Villanova University in 2021 are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (132 degrees), Engineering (431 degrees), Language & Linguistics (61 degrees), and Physical Sciences (92 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Villanova University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at Villanova University are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (132 degrees), Engineering (431 degrees), Language & Linguistics (61 degrees), and Physical Sciences (92 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Villanova University are Computer Systems Design (530,890 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (449,791 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,905 people), Construction (287,135 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (286,676 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Villanova University.

Most Common (2021)

General Finance
257 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
223 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
150 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Villanova University was General Finance with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Villanova University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,887

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,887 degrees were awarded to men at Villanova University, which is 0.853 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Villanova University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 196 degrees were awarded to men at Villanova University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.37 times more than the 143 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Villanova University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.38 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

87%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 87% of students graduating from Villanova University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (95.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Villanova University is Female and Black or African American (95.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.709% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,984 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
274 degrees awarded
Asian
214 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Villanova University is white (2,984 degrees awarded). There were 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

2.63% of degree recipients (108 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,614 degrees awarded
White Male
1,370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Villanova University is white female (1,614 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1370 degrees).

Operations

Villanova University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.12B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 313M (27.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Villanova University had a total salary expenditure of 462M. Villanova University employs 228 Assistant professors, 227 Professors and 212 Associate professors. Most academics at Villanova University are Male Professor (156), Female Assistant professor (125), and Male Associate professor (118).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Villanova University are: Management, with 488 employees, Service, with 387 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 256 employees.

Endowment

$1.12B

2021 Endowment

40.8%

growth from 2020

Villanova University has an endowment valued at about $1.12B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Villanova University grew 40.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $735M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Villanova University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$228M

2021 Salaries

1.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Villanova University paid a median of $228M in salaries, which represents 49.5% of their overall expenditure ($462M) and a 1.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$79.2M

Instructional Salaries

726

Number of Employees

In 2021, Villanova University paid a total of $79.2M to 726 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

228 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

488 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Villanova University were Assistant professor with 228 employees, Professor with 227 employees, and Associate professor with 212 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Villanova University were Management with 488 employees, Service with 387 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 256 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Villanova University was Male Professor with 156 employees, Female Assistant professor with 125 employees, and Male Associate professor with 118 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Villanova University.